After Penn State’s season-opening blowout of Nevada, James Franklin made his first player of the game shoutouts of the year. Two were veterans with big days, and the third was a transfer with an impressive play.

Franklin honored quarterback Drew Allar on offense, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton on defense and safety King Mack on special teams.

Game 1 Players of the Game

O: @AllarDrew ( @medinaathletics )

D: @thedanidennis ( @McDonoghFB )

ST: @kingmack2004 ( @STA_Football ) #WeAre pic.twitter.com/cCF7f4uQ3F — James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) August 31, 2025

Allar finished his day by the end of the third quarter, completing 22 of 26 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown. He also ran six times for 20 yards.

The third-year starter had total control of the offense, s

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